Federal Inmate Text Messaging

As technology filters into every part of our lives, even prisons and jails have begun to adopt new ways to communicate with family and friends. Inmate texting is a great example of this. Prisoners can now send messages to loved ones via a special device that looks like an ordinary cellphone. The device costs 10 cents each message and the maximum characters limit is 160. Using the device is easy for family members who wish to contact their detained family members.

The devices, referred to as chirping devices (or chirping devices) are not able to allow prisoners to download apps, take pictures or make calls on the phone or via internet or access the internet. Also, they can't use stickers or emojis. The device doesn't require prior approval or phone minutes.

Users who send messages can purchase credits from the ConnectNetwork website. The cost of messages varies based on the state and the facility. To see the current rates, sign in to ConnectNetwork and go to the messaging page for the person in custody you wish to talk to.

Inmates can reply to messages by sending back an unwritten response or responding electronically. They can also make use of the device to purchase books. Corbot's Amazon feature lets inmates search by title or author and then search for an all-text version.

While the capability to text is useful but it is important to keep in mind that federal prisoners are subject to strict security measures. Users of the service are advised to remain aware of their surroundings at all times and not give out any personal information, including federal inmate text messages an address or phone number, to an inmate. It is also recommended to avoid inmates who haven't been accepted to be part of this program.